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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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Snow does not stop my motoring.

It only encourages it.

Running Pirelli Snowsport 240 run flats.



 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:11 AM
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Amen

Sooo many people said I would have trouble with the snow when I moved to Rochester. Especially because of my ride height. But not a single problem yet on this setup: blizzaks on steelies




and we have had more then a little snow
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:17 AM
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With blizzaks on steelies... the thing becomes a snow machine.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:35 AM
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Sometimes I miss snow, especially when I see these pics.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:36 AM
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Creeve----love your winter setup!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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Snow tires FTW!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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I put on snow tires (falken espias epz) when we had a big dump, then it all melted and we've been between 5 and 10 Celcius ever since. Snow tires are no fun on dry pavement, so I hope it snows again soon!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:07 AM
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At 4.5" off the ground in the front, my car has been surprisingly good in the snow with Pirelli snow tires. It does some pretty good donuts too!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 5spoke
It only encourages it.

Running Pirelli Snowsport 240 run flats.



Your MINI definitely has a BIG Smile on its Face!!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:22 PM
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You probably don't have to worry about your hood scoop melting.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Very nice. Only think I absolutely can't stand is these carpet wheel wells. snow just sticks and holds on. Bugs me lol
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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I mounted Blizzak WS-60s on my 2011 MCSC about 10 days ago. So far, 10" last Sunday and 5" last night. I have to work at it to get the wheels to spin or to get it to slide.

I also did 1,000 miles round trip a week ago from Wisconsin to southern Missouri. The ride on these Blizzaks is great. In fact it is better than the factory run flats.

Looking forward to more winter fun.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 01:25 PM
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Creeve
Amen

Sooo many people said I would have trouble with the snow when I moved to Rochester. Especially because of my ride height. But not a single problem yet on this setup: blizzaks on steelies
Where did you get your steelies? i need to get some soon.....looks pretty cool by the way
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 06:47 PM
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Who needs a stinking SUV to go skiing!
 
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rickyr53
Where did you get your steelies?
I am the third or forth owner of these. Got them off a guy on Long Island. They are the OEM 16" steelies.
 
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